Fruit tree comparisons
 Bountiful |  Belle de Louvain | |
|---|---|---|
| Bountiful is an easy-to-grow cooking apple, it retains its shape when cooked, fairly sweet for a cooker. | Belle de Louvain is a large purple culinary plum, useful because it can be grown on north-facing walls. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Apple trees Bountiful | Plum trees Belle de Louvain | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Beginner |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | Partially self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 2 | 3 |
| Pollinating others | Good | Average |
| Fruit bearing | Spur-bearer | |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates | Temperate climates Mild damp climates |
Using
| Apple trees Bountiful | Plum trees Belle de Louvain | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Mid | Mid |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1 week | 1-3 days |
| Cropping | Heavy | Heavy |
| Food uses | Culinary | Culinary |
Problems
| Apple trees Bountiful | Plum trees Belle de Louvain | |
|---|---|---|
| Disease resistance | Good | Good |
Identification
| Apple trees Bountiful | Plum trees Belle de Louvain | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom | Belgium |
| Period of origin | 1950 - 1999 | 1800 - 1849 |
| Blossom colour | Pink - light | White |
| Fruit colour | Green | Purple |